2023 Data

Physical Therapist Salary in Boston, MA

Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS Survey

Median Annual Salary

$116,406

16.7% vs national

Hourly Rate

$55.96

/hour

Jobs in Area

271

employed

Salary Range$74,414 - $173,633
10th %Median90th %

Physical Therapist Salary Range in Boston, MA

Annual Salary Range

$116k

$74k

10th percentile

$94k

25th

$136k

75th

$174k

90th percentile

Salary Breakdown by Percentile

PercentileAnnual SalaryHourly Rate
10th Percentile (Entry Level)$74,414$35.78
25th Percentile$93,804$45.10
Median (50th Percentile)$116,406$55.96
75th Percentile$135,606$65.20
90th Percentile (Top Earners)$173,633$83.48
Average (Mean)$126,762$60.94

Frequently Asked Questions

The average Physical Therapist salary in Boston, MA is $116,406 per year or $55.96 per hour as of 2023. This is based on data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics survey.

About This Data

Salary data is sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) survey for 2023. The geographic area covered is the Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Last updated: 1/14/2026

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How Boston, MA Compares

vs National Average

$99,710

+16.7%

vs Massachusetts Average

$100,344

+16.0%

Cost-of-Living Adjusted

$78,441

-32.6%

Cost of living in Boston, MA is 48.4% above the national average.

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